Monograph Details
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Allergic Disorders
> Allergies
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TAVIST ALLERGY |
| Manufacturer |
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Novartis Consumer Health |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Clemastine (as fumarate) 1 mg; scored tabs. |
| Indications |
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Respiratory allergy symptoms. Rhinorrhea/sneezing due to common cold. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1 mg every 12 hours. |
| Contraindications |
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MAOIs. Asthma, lower respiratory disorders. Neonates. Premature infants. Nursing mothers. |
| Precautions |
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Glaucoma. GI or urinary obstruction. Hyperthyroidism. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Elderly. Pregnancy. |
| Interactions |
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Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Anticholinergic effects potentiated by MAOIs. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, dizziness, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement. |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—8, 16 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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